Smoky Spicy Lima Beans

Hi, my name is Michelle and I blog over at The Complete Savorist. I’m really excited to be here with you today while Becky enjoys a bit more time with her little one before getting back to work.

I love food (obviously), but I love those foods that are often disliked. You now those foods people turn their nose up at…Brussels sprouts….kale…spinach…lima beans… In my experience, peoples’ dislike usually comes from improper cooking. Under/over cooking is also a common reason for the dislike. For example, boiling Brussels sprouts until they are limp. Lima beans are in the same category.

So part of what I love doing is making these “boring” ingredients and making them delicious. I’m proud to admit that Brussels sprouts are one of my favorite vegetables, and quite possibly my favorite veggie. Today I share with you a delicious way to prepare lima beans. This dish is layered with flavor and lima are buttery when prepared correctly, that the bold spices and the buttery smoothness of the beans just meld together in one delicious bite.

This is a quick recipe if you use frozen beans, which is what I used. I love soaking and boiling beans, but for a random weekday, who’s got that kind of time? I don’t. These do back a punch so if you’re feeding little ones or just not a fan of the spicy, pull back on the spices.

The Complete Savorist is my adventures in learning to savor completely the food this world has to offer. I have much to learn on my culinary journey, from spices to seafood and everything in between. I try to eat healthy, but I do indulge from time to time (check out the pasta/noodle, Italian, and the desserts categories). I want to learn and grow as a home cook. But whatever it is I am cooking and eating, I am completely savoring each bite. Here are a few of my recipes to give you an idea of what I do in the kitchen: